Senior Media & Communications Advisor / Kaitohutohu Matua Papaho A Whakapa

Senior Media & Communications Advisor / Kaitohutohu Matua Papaho a Whakapa page is loaded## Senior Media & Communications Advisor / Kaitohutohu Matua Papaho a Whakapalocations : Whangareitime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Todaytime left to apply : End Date : October 17, 2025 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id : JR100927

• Lead strategic media communications for national and regional initiatives, manage media relationships and use DOC's channels to share our amazing stories
• $92,912.00 - $117,570.00
• 4 weeks + 3 days annual leave per year, flexible hours & hybrid office / WFH.
• Fixed term, full time until 30 June 2026, Whangarei, Northern North Island location.
• Toitu te marae a Tane-Mahuta, toitu te marae a Tangaroa, toitu te tangata
• If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive
• The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai () serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa.

We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Maori, te ao Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

You will also support Ministerial announcements and liaise with other agencies and provide surge support for crisis when required.

This role will be part of our 24 / 7 on call media roster.

A strong writer, with exceptional planning skills.You will be a natural storyteller, easily able to identify opportunities, and equally have a solid risk radar.If this sounds like you, please get in touch :

The team is made up of a national and regional team distributed across New Zealand.

All advisors support national and regional staff on operations, projects, programmes of work and significant issues and reputation risks.The Department of Conservation / Te Papa Atawhai places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow.

We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.You can learn more about what we offer

Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted.The salary range for this position is $92,912 –$117,570 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.

Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species.

Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive.

They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers.

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